Takeaways: What's important from 49ers preseason win over Chargers

The 49ers finished their preseason slate 2-2 after beating the Chargers Thursday, 23-13.

With the cut down to 75 no longer a factor before the exhibition finale, the coaching staff had one last chance to evaluate players on the bubble before assembling the final roster Saturday afternoon.

Here are the meaningful takeaways from the victory over Los Angeles:

Victor Bolden Jr. makes his case

(Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports)

Bolden is a long shot to make the team, as most undrafted rookies are. Despite the odds, the former Oregon State receiver has done enough to make the coaching staff’s decision difficult.

Bolden (5-8, 178) made the highlight reel again when he scored his second special teams touchdown of the preseason, this time a 92-yard punt return. He returned a kickoff 104 yards for a touchdown in the 49ers’ second exhibition matchup against the Broncos.

Bolden is undersized but home-run speed makes him a threat on special teams. If the 49ers can’t find a place for him on their final roster, they could hope he clears waivers so he can be stashed on the practice squad.

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